
Book
Balancing Act
Balancing Act
Paula Chase
St. Martin's Press · Print & ebook · October 21, 2025
Reading lane: Boarding School YA
A Sweet Valley High for a new generation, a dishy, dazzling YA drama set against the backdrop of an elite charter school where stars are made—or fade.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Why It Clicks
A tight, character-first read with enough edge for staging and a steady pull for immersion.
Come here for
- boarding-school dynamics
- friendship under pressure
Expect
- teen relationships with real friction
- mental-health threads in the mix
Book Details
- Authors
- Paula Chase
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Published
- October 21, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Boarding School YA · Friendship for Teens
- Reading lane
- Boarding School YA
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Publisher Categories
YA Stories About Girls & Women
Boarding School YA
About This Book
A Sweet Valley High for a new generation, a dishy, dazzling YA drama set against the backdrop of an elite charter school where stars are made—or fade. When Chyna gets a scholarship to the newest, most prestigious sports school in the city, it’s the best opportunity to do the gymnastics she loves. But between caring for her ailing mother and dealing with the elitist girls on her gymnastics team, she’s not sure she belongs. Meanwhile, Jamaal is reeling from the death of his br...
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